if you want to upgrade the “last mile”, the physical network connecting individual homes so you can support broadband and TV far beyond the limitations of copper-based networks, you have to cooperate.
Fiber is so superior in capabilities that there is no case for duplication of that part of the network. It would be as usefull as having duplicate electricity lines to your home.
They are following the trend: KPN has already started upon this route.
About Herman
Herman Wagter is one of the founders and co-editor of Dadamotive. His work as interim manager and consultant (Citynet Amsterdam/Fiber-to-the-Home, Platform Sustainable Mobility) has involved him directly in the impact of hyperconnectivity and sustainability on society. As an independent agent and "mobile warrior" he has experienced the pro's and con's of how organizations and projects can be structured, and what the effects on the final result can be. In his opinion we are entering an era of profound change, driven by these fundamental forces. Following the trends, discovering the fun and debunking the half-truths is a passion he likes to share with others.
